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How to Focus Stack in Photography

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Focus stacking is an amazing tool you can use to get tack-sharp images without having to compromise your composition.

This is a really easy-to-learn technique. I know it can seem scary or complicated, but I promise it will be a valuable skill you’ll use for years to come.

Enjoy!

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00:00:18 – What is focus stacking?
00:00:30 – When might you want to focus stack frame?
00:01:15 – How do you do it?
00:02:48 – Let’s dive in the computer
00:03:35 – Auto-Align
00:04:24 – Auto-Blend
00:05:16 – Checking the sharpness through the frame
00:05:46 – Transform Tool to repair the edges

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